Uniform and Dress Code Policy

The purpose of the Mount Merici Academy uniform is to:

• Provide a sense of pride and belonging to the Mount Merici Academy
  community.

• Provide a neat and orderly appearance appropriate to our Ursuline
  mission.

• Avoid competition in dress.

• Ensure modesty, safety, and school cohesiveness.

• Be age and activity-appropriate.
   

Students are expected to be in complete, neat, and clean uniforms every
day unless a uniform holiday is scheduled. The official school uniform for
grades K-8 is supplied by Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. You may order online at
flynnohara.com . School Code: ME003

 

Please note, only Mount Merici Academy fleece jackets are acceptable to be worn over uniforms in class.

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Additional Uniform Policy Notes and Requirements

• Shirts are to be tucked in at all times, with the exception of the physical education uniform.

• Hairstyles for boys and girls should be neat and not distracting.

• Hair may NOT be dyed any unnatural hair color; students arriving at school with an unnatural hair color will be asked to ensure their hair is dyed back to a natural hair color before the next school day.

• Body and/or facial piercings (including nose) are not allowed.

• Make-up is not permitted for grades K-5 and should be minimal and understated if worn by those in grades 6-8.

• Expensive jewelry should not be worn to school.

• Jewelry is not to be worn during Physical Education and other sports activities.

• The nature of uniforms is they look the same; please label all uniform pieces and other belongings with student’s first and last name so belongings can be easily identified.

• If there is a serious reason a student must be out of uniform (generally for a medical purpose), please contact the Head of School, who will then contact the necessary school staff to excuse the student.

• If a staff member notices a student is not in complete uniform (missing a piece of uniform, not wearing uniform appropriately), a Uniform Negligence form will be sent home for parents to sign and return to the office.
   

Boys’ Uniform

 

• Pants: Navy blue plain or pleated-front chino style (No jeans/cargo pants) K-8

• Shorts: Navy blue plain or pleated-front chino style (must be knee-length) K-8.

  • Shorts may only be worn until September 30 and after May 15

• Shirt:

  • Long or short-sleeved, white, collared, button-down K-5.

  • Long or short-sleeved, white, navy blue, or light blue polo with Serviam Shield 6-8.

  • White needed for dress uniform days; worn with blazer.

• Tie:

  • Mount Merici Academy Plaid K-5

  • Mount Merici Academy Plaid Bow Tie ***purchased from MMA office***

• Sweater:

  • Red cardigan, long-sleeved pullover, or vest with Serviam Shield K-2

  • Navy blue cardigan, long-sleeved pullover, or vest with Serviam Shield 3-5

• Blazer: Navy blue Hopsack Blazer with Serviam Shield (6-8)

  • Required on dress uniform days: mass, assemblies, etc…

• Shoes:

  • Sturdy ALL black or ALL dark brown K-5

  • Sturdy ALL light or dark brown 6-8

  • NO sneakers or skate shoes permitted except during Phys. Ed.

• Socks:

  • Blue crew K-5

  • Blue crew or dress socks 6-8

  • NO sport anklets or visible logos permitted

• Belt: Brown 6-8

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Girls’ Uniform

 

• Jumper: Mount Merici Academy Plaid Split Front Jumper K-3

• Skirt:

  • Mount Merici Academy Plaid Knife Pleat Skirt 4 & 5

  • Mount Merici Academy Plaid Wrap-Around Kilt, knee-length 6-8

• Pants: Navy Blue boot-cut, plain-front, or pencil-fit chino style (No jeans/cargo pants) K-8

• Cross-Tie: Mount Merici Academy Plaid Criss-Cross tie (K-5 when wearing pants)

• Shirt:

  • Long or short sleeve, white, collared, button-down K-5

  • Long or short-sleeved, white, navy blue, or light blue polo with Serviam Shield 6-8

  • White needed for dress uniform days; worn with blazer.

• Sweater:

  • Red cardigan, long-sleeved pullover, or vest with Serviam Shield K-2

  • Navy blue cardigan, long-sleeved pullover, or vest with Serviam Shield 3-5

• Blazer:

  • Navy blue Hopsack Blazer with Serviam Shield 6-8

  • Required on dress uniform days: Mass, assemblies, etc…

• Shoes:

  • Sturdy ALL black or ALL dark brown K-5

  • Sturdy ALL light or dark brown shoes 6-8

  • NO sneakers or skate shoes permitted except during Physical Education

• Belt: Brown 6-8

• Socks/Tights:

  • ALL Navy blue OR white tights, knee-high, or crew socks K-8

  • Navy blue crew or dress socks 6-8

  • Navy blue if wearing pants

  • NO leggings, sport ankle socks, visible logos, bows, or decorations

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Physical Education Uniform

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All students in grades 3-8 are required to wear a Mount Merici Academy Physical Education uniform to school on the day their class has P.E.

• Mount Merici Academy P.E. t-shirt

• Mount Merici Academy P.E. shorts

• Mount Merici Academy P.E. sweatpants

• Shorts may only be worn until September 30 and after May 15

• Mount Merici Academy sweatshirt may be worn with P.E. uniform

• P.E. Uniforms must be ordered and purchased through the MMA office.